Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
To Secure US-Iran Peace, Congress Must Target War Profiteers
An initial US-Iran diplomatic deal is signed, but peace remains fragile. Congress should focus on making the agreement durable by targeting
China's Embrace of Myanmar's Junta Chief Exposes Limits of Influence
China's lavish welcome for Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing masked a strategic failure. Two flagship projects—the Kyaukphyu
Israel's Unchecked Aggression: A Crisis Beyond Netanyahu
Israel's military campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, along with settler violence in the West Bank, reflect a broader political culture o
Japan's Frigate Sales: A Strategic Bid to Reshape Indo-Pacific Security
Japan is marketing its Mogami-class frigate to Indo-Pacific nations, offering a cost-effective alternative to US ships. The sales aim to cre
US-Iran Deal Pauses War but Risks Return to Gray-Zone Conflict
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed at the G7 summit has paused open conflict but fails to resolve key issues. Analysts expect a
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun Struggles for Relevance Amid US-Iran Talks
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is pushing for a seat at the table as US-Iran peace talks progress. He demands Hezbollah disarm and Israel w
US-Iran Deal Reshapes Middle East: Beijing Emerges as Key Beneficiary
The US-Iran peace memorandum marks a turning point, with China set to gain strategic leverage. Israel faces a failed Iran strategy, while Te
Iranian Foreign Minister Claims 'Major Progress' in Swiss Peace Talks Amid US-Israeli Tensions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced major progress in Swiss peace talks, crediting Pakistani and Qatari mediation. Negotiators
China's Sea-Skimming Hypersonic Missile: Ambition Meets Physics
China's Academy of Sciences has launched a low-altitude hypersonic flight research program to develop a sea-skimming missile. The weapon cou
Trump's Threat to Invade Iran Derails Swiss Peace Talks, Iranian Delegation Walks Out
US President Donald Trump threatened to invade Iran and assassinate negotiators, prompting the Iranian delegation to walk out of peace talks
Beijing's Malacca Anxiety: Arrest of US Scholar Signals Desperation Over Myanmar Pipeline
Beijing detained American scholar Min Zin in Kunming on June 12, using him as a bargaining chip to pressure Myanmar's junta to defend the Ky
How Washington's War Elevated Iran to Gulf Hegemon
The US campaign to destroy Iran as a regional power has instead cemented its dominance. Tehran emerged from the 2026 war with enhanced legit